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Illegal fishing continues at the Von Bach Dam

• 5 Months Ago - 2024-05-29 08:54:00

According to local residents, illegal fishing at the Von Bach Dam has increased slightly since the dam has been at such a low water level. The dam currently has a water level of only around ten per cent. Derek van der Merwe, who owns a plot at the Von Bach Dam, campaigns against illegal fishing and supports the local rangers, told this publication: "We are still fighting the same battle. The Ministry of the Environment is doing its best, but the situation is critical." He also announced that a dead snake had been found in an illegal net for the first time. It was a python several meters long. Photo: Ministry of the Environment